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HG62 BYJ

2013 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,211 mi
Last recorded101,211 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Citroen C348,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 BYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 101,211 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2026 101,211 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General Corrosion

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,752 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 67,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/hr15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 59,086 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 39,181 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,136 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 39,136 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 36,996 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 36,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 31,669 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 31,668 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,246 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit,worn on edges and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit,worn on inner edge and cracking.

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 17,767 miles

Brakes ; front brakes slightly uneven

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 12 %

Note ; above advised tyre , recommend front wheel alignment ( tracking check / adjust

Tyres ; o/s/f tread unevenly worn , tread low inner edge

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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HG62 BYJ is a 2013 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,161 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG62 BYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HG62 BYJ is a 2013 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2013.

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